CHAPTER 155

"We're set Skipper." Tony's image was on the large screen in front of them.

"No problems?" Martin asked.

"Negative. We set it up just like Tunisia. We'll orbit just off the coast as long as we have the fuel for."

Martin nodded. "I don't think it will be long." He spoke. "Maintain the secure coms and I'll get back to you."

"Roger that."

The screen went black and Martin turned to the others at the table.

"Would you care to explain that?" Walter asked.

Martin shook his head. "Not at the moment. But maybe you can explain to me now why I have to assume some alternate identity?" Martin asked as he settled into the chair across from where Walter and Theron sat in the conference room of Eden's Command Center.

Thr'won sat to Walter's left, while Anja, Dysea and Aricia sat together on Martin's right.

Theron leaned forward in the chair. "My Lord… we are only…"